I use 505 only and FMQ from the upper left (stencil and Pounce) accross the quilt and work my way down. I've only done throw size so far and no problems with shifting or wrinkles on back.

I have a wall set up for spray basting and it really is much better than on the floor.

I spray AND pin. But the bottom line is, if it is basted/pinned properly, you should be able to start and atop anywhere because the back is firmly in place, not needing to be smoothed as you go.

I would still be careful about how you go about it. It can still pucker if you are not careful. I often put extra 'stay' stitches in it after spraying so that it will not twist out of shape. Then I generally start at the outside and go all around the quilt, working into the middle without any problem and it does not pucker.

I started out with pins and hated them.
Switched to spray and love it.
I've never had a problem with it not lasting and I never quilt quickly; they are done over time. Never a problem with it giving out.
Yes, don't spray heavily. And if you can do it outside so much the better.
I now have a vent in my quilting room but haven't gotten to the point of spraying in there yet.

I love 505 spray and always start quilting in the center.

i would still start in the middle and quilt out , also have only had luck with 505 spray

I use spray basting but I still quilt from the centre outwards.

I still consider myself a novice but I started using spray basting and I love it. I still start in the middle to quilt, but it's easier, in my opinion to spray than to pin.

quilt n preach
Missouri

I had a quilting instructor who quilted FMQ on her Brother machine and she always quarters her quilt and starts in the corner. Her quilts are gorgeous and her backs never have any wrinkles . I myself have never been brave enough to do that. I have enough trouble pining my quilt sandwich and not having wrinkles.

can someone tell me where I can look up what all these abbreviations mean? FMQ...DH...there's quite a few and I have no clue what they mean. Thanks